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OCTH 624 - Clinical Inquiry Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 610 , OCTH 612 , OCTH 614 and OCTH 616 or permission of the Chair.
An introduction to methods and resources for gathering and appraising research evidence about occupation and occupational therapy services. Students develop clinical questions; then use the matrix method along with evidence-based practice database and bibliographic software to plan, carry out and communicate the results of literature reviews.
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OCTH 626 - Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 610 , OCTH 612 , OCTH 614 and OCTH 616 or permission of the Chair.
Develops knowledge and skills for addressing the psychosocial needs of all clients, and for clinical practice with adults with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities affecting their occupational performance. Applies the Person-Environment-Occupation- Performance model, and introduces other theoretical models and frames of reference that inform psychosocial occupational therapy.
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OCTH 628 - Practicum in Community-Based Services Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 610 , OCTH 612 , OCTH 614 and OCTH 616 or permission of the Chair.
Students work in groups with a faculty mentor to provide occupation-centered services to clients in a community setting, collect and analyze data about the outcomes of the services provided, and reflect upon their experiences.
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OCTH 630 - Level I Fieldwork in Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 620 , OCTH 622 , OCTH 624 and OCTH 626 and OCTH 628 or permission of the Chair.
A part-time (16 hours per week) placement in an accredited facility which provides behavioral health services or programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Students are supervised on-site by a credentialed education or health professional.
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OCTH 632 - Tools for Practice Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 620 , OCTH 622 , OCTH 624 and OCTH 626 and OCTH 628 or permission of the Chair.
Provides experience with the tools and materials that people use in their everyday occupations and activities. Explores the perspective that practical arts, folk-crafts and technologies were originally tools for survival, and presents examples of activities that have been used as therapeutic tools from the inception of the profession today. Students participate in manual activities that are meaningful to rural people, and construct simple adaptive devices.
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OCTH 634 - Professional Seminar I Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 620 , OCTH 622 , OCTH 624 and OCTH 626 and OCTH 628 or permission of the Chair.
Students work in groups with a faculty mentor to present and process clinical stories and dilemmas encountered in their Level I Fieldwork placements. Discourse, role-play, debate and journal writing are used to facilitate reflection and analysis.
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OCTH 640 - Research in Occupational Therapy Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 630 , OCTH 632 and OCTH 634 or permission of the Chair.
Provides an overview of the qualitative and quantitative research methods used in clinical research in occupational therapy and the process of locating and securing grants. Includes practical experience with designing a study, collecting and analyzing data and writing research reports.
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OCTH 642 - Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 630 , OCTH 632 and OCTH 634 or permission of the Chair.
Examines the gross anatomy and fundamental elements and processes of the nervous system, from a clinician’s perspective. Presents the neurological bases of pathological conditions and neurorehabiliation practices.
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OCTH 644 - Occupational Therapy with Children Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 630 , OCTH 632 and OCTH 634 or permission of the Chair.
Develops knowledge and skills for clinical practice with infants and children whose occupational performance is disrupted by illness or disability. Applies the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance model, and introduces other theoretical models and frames of reference that inform pediatric occupational therapy.
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OCTH 646 - Practicum in Children’s Services Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 630 , OCTH 632 and OCTH 634 or permission of the Chair.
Students work in groups with a faculty mentor to provide occupation-based services to children, collect and analyze data about the outcomes of the services provided, and reflect on their experiences.
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OCTH 650 - Occupational Therapy Leadership and Management Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 640 , OCTH 642 , OCTH 644 and OCTH 646 or permission of the Chair.
Surveys leadership theories, types and skills, and provides opportunities for interaction with occupational therapy leaders. Explores legal and ethical issues that affect occupational therapy practice today. Describes the primary roles of the occupational therapy manager within an organizational system, and develops entry-level competencies in administrative and management functions.
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OCTH 652 - Physical Dysfunction Practice: Musculoskeletal Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 640 , OCTH 642 , OCTH 644 and OCTH 646 or permission of the Chair.
Develops knowledge and skills for clinical practice with adults who have musculoskeletal disorders or medical/surgical conditions affecting occupational performance. Applies the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance model, and introduces other theoretical models and frames of reference that inform occupational therapy for physical dysfunction.
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OCTH 654 - Physical Dysfunction Practice: Neurological Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 640 , OCTH 642 , OCTH 644 and OCTH 646 or permission of the Chair.
Develops knowledge and skills for clinical practice with adults who have neurological disorders affecting occupational performance. Applies the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance model, and introduces other theoretical models and frames of reference that inform occupational therapy for physical dysfunction.
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OCTH 656 - Special Topics in Adult Rehabilitation Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 640 , OCTH 642 , OCTH 644 and OCTH 646 or permission of the Chair.
An overview of specialty services in physical dysfunction practice including work programs/ergonomics, low vision rehabilitation and driver rehabilitation.
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OCTH 658 - Working with Older Adults Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 640 , OCTH 642 , OCTH 644 and OCTH 646 or permission of the Chair.
A case-based learning approach is used to explore current issues in occupation and aging, and the role of the occupational therapist in elder care.
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OCTH 661 - Level II Fieldwork A Credits: (7)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 650 , OCTH 652 , OCTH 654 , OCTH 656 and OCTH 658 or permission of the Chair.
A full-time placement in an accredited facility which provides rehabilitation services to children and/or adults. Students are supervised on-site by an experienced, licensed occupational therapist.
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OCTH 662 - Professional Seminar II Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 650 , OCTH 652 , OCTH 654 , OCTH 656 and OCTH 658 or permission of the Chair.
In this on-line seminar, participants explore and discuss the transition from student to health-care professional.
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OCTH 670 - Level II Fieldwork B Credits: (7)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 661 and OCTH 662 or permission of the Chair.
A full-time placement in an accredited facility which provides rehabilitation services to children and/or adults. Students are supervised on-site by an experienced, licensed occupational therapy Fieldwork Educator.
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OCTH 672 - Graduate Project Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OCTH 661 and OCTH 662 or permission of the Chair.
Supervised development of a one-semester scholarly, entrepreneurial or administrative project that synthesizes the student’s educational and clinical experience. Topics for projects are chosen collaboratively by the student and Level II fieldwork educator, and approved by the clinical director.
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OCTH 698 - Directed Study in Occupational Therapy Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Prerequisites: Admission to the M.O.T. program or permission of the Chair.
To allow M.O.T. students and faculty to work together on projects of mutual interest that are not otherwise covered by coursework.
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Philosopgy and Religious Sudies |
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ETHC 630 - Emerging Trends in Bioethics Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to ethical theory and methods of moral reasoning as tools for analyzing bioethical problems of the twenty first century that arise from emerging medical technology and changes to law and health policy. The bioethical issues will vary to reflect current events and debates. Examples include the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on rural health and human service delivery, the efficacy and safety of telemedicine and telecounseling, and the ethical implications of new advances in genetic medicine. Through these analyses Health and Social Services professionals and other students will develop their ability to both directly provide and allow effective health care ethics consultations in specific cases.
Note(s): This course is typically conducted in a hybrid format.
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PHSC 601 - Seminar Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Meets minimum of 15 hours per semester.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate College.
Recent developments in science education.
Note(s): May be taken up to four times for credit provided the topic studied is different each time.
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PHSC 611:612 - Selected Topics in Physical Science Credits: Variable credit, (3-4)
Instructional Method: A minimum of 45 contact hours per course.
Prerequisites: Graduate student majoring or minoring in science education.
A study in depth of one or more science topics. Provides students with initial skills and competencies in applying instructional systems principles to teaching learning problems. Examines development of specifications for facilities, equipment and materials for learning under a variety of conditions and instructional media in relation to content and learner characteristics. Includes large and small group activities.
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POSC 532 - Public Organization Theory and Leadership Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Focuses on transformational leadership theories, the impact of leadership on organizational behavior/culture, and public sector revitalization in order to examine the role of (visionary) leadership in the redesign of public organizations to: (a) “fit” or become congruent with their turbulent operating environment(s); (b) enhance efficiency outcomes; and (c) fulfill their legislative, judicial, and/or political mandate.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 505 - Forensic Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Conveys information relating to forensic psychology, including the insanity defense, aggression, courtroom psychology, mental health aspects of criminology and the psychological forces toward crime and delinquency.
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PSYC 610 - Analysis of Behavioral Data Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Two courses in statistics or equivalent.
Inferential procedures in the treatment of psychological research data. Emphasis on practical and behavioral applications of techniques of data analysis. Implications for the collection and organization of data discussed.
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PSYC 611 - Methodology and Program Evaluation in Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Discussion of and practice in the design and evaluation of psychological research, including measurement and experimental design, their limitations and sources of confounding and the interpretation of data. Techniques for performing cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-benefit analysis in mental health and other human services will also be covered.
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PSYC 612 - Psychometric Theory, Assessment, Appraisal and Application Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and discussion.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology, and PSYC 611 or an equivalent course.
A comprehensive survey of measurement theory and practice in psychology. Topics covered may include scaling models, validity, reliability, measurement error and correlation analyses, multivariate correlational analysis, areas of assessment (vocational, personality, intellectual), the evaluation process and the report-writing process.
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PSYC 622 - Historical Foundations of a Scientific Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Discussion of the role of psychologists as scientists, from the inception of the field to the present. Issues to be discussed include the advantages and disadvantages of the scientific method as a mode of inquiry, the concept of scientific progress, and the status of psychology as a science. The course will trace the historical development of the various schools of psychology and describe the factors that have led to psychology’s current position as both a basic and an applied science.
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PSYC 623 - Advanced Social Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Focused coverage of the scientific literature relating to psychological aspects of human social behavior. Topics covered will vary as a function of the needs and interests of the students, but will usually include one or more of the following: attribution and social perception, attitude formation and change, prosocial behavior, aggression, social influence and applications of social psychology.
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PSYC 626 - Advanced Comparative Learning and Motivation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Focused coverage of the scientific literature relating to associative learning, comparative cognition and motivation. Original research involving both nonhuman and human subjects will be covered and critically evaluated. Topics covered will vary as a function of the needs and interests of the students, but will usually include one or more of the following: classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, observational learning, evolution of behavior, motivational processes, aversive motivation, comparative cognition, memory and concept formation.
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PSYC 627 - Advanced Sensation and Perception Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Focused coverage of the scientific literature relating to acquisition and processing of sensory information. Original research involving both human and nonhuman subjects will be covered and critically evaluated. Topics covered will vary as a function of the needs and interests of the students, but will usually include one or more of the following: acquisition and processing of sensory information, use of sensory information to guide action, perception of space and form, color perception, different sensory systems and the conscious experience of objects and object relations.
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PSYC 628 - Biological Foundations of Behavior Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
Examines the biological underpinnings of behavior and the role of the nervous system in mediating behavior and psychological processes in humans and other animals. Students will learn about biological approaches to the study of behavior, structure and function of the nervous system, neural bases of perception, action, cognition, and motivation, and biological contributions to disorders of behavioral and psychological functioning.
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PSYC 630 - Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
This course will examine how and why people think and behave as they do. Current theoretical and empirical evidence from mainstream cognitive and affective perspectives, evolutionary psychology, and neuroscience will be examined and integrated. Applications to a variety of contexts will be explored.
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PSYC 631 - Cognitive Intellectual Assessment Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of instructor.
A study of the theory and development of the Stanford-Binet and the Wechsler Scales, as well as additional intelligence tests, including a history of and current research and practices in the field of individual intelligence testing. Laboratory experience includes supervised administration, scoring and interpretation of individual intelligence scales. Students administer and score a number of scales each semester and are expected to achieve proficiency in report writing as part of their laboratory experience.
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PSYC 632 - Child Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
This course will emphasize the application of behavioral theories and the principles to administration and interpretation of child behavioral assessment instruments and techniques, with the goal of linking assessment to intervention. Associated multicultural, legal, and ethical issues will be examined.
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PSYC 633 - Instructional Assessment and Intervention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of the instructor.
This course is intended to provide students with the skills necessary to assess academic skills and instructional environments within a consultative framework and to develop instructional interventions. The course will teach skills intended to integrate assessment, consultation, and intervention functions. Students will learn and practice skills necessary to address academic referrals within the context of the educational system. This course has a specific focus on understanding the relationship between the instructional environment and academic difficulties that students experience. This class will emphasize the use of curriculum based assessment within a decision making model and linking assessment practices to intervention. Focus will be placed on behavioral and ecological interventions that have an empirical basis.
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PSYC 635 - Advanced Cognitive and Psychoeducational Assessment Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 631
This course will present theoretical and practical issues relating to the cognitive and psychoeducational assessment of children and adolescents in school settings. A variety of assessment domains and techniques will be presented and discussed, including assessment of cognitive functioning for special populations (beyond that covered in PSYC 631), academic achievement, visual-motor assessment, assessment of behavioral and emotional disorders, assessment of persons with severe disabilities, and related topics. Techniques for interviewing and for integrative report-writing will also be presented and practiced.
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PSYC 636 - Child Personality Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology; a “B” or better in a course of individual intelligence testing, a graduate course in psychopathology (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the instructor.
Intended for school and clinical psychology graduate students. The course includes supervised administration, scoring and interpretation of individual projective and objective personality tests and supervised interviewing experience with children and parents. Students administer, score and interpret several personality tests and are expected to achieve proficiency in writing comprehensive psychological reports.
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PSYC 637 - Personality Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Completion of PSYC 631 with a “B” or better, PSYC 663 or PSYC 685 (these may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor.
Students will gain experience in clinical observation, assessment interviews, and procedures regarding selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of several of the widely used methods of personality assessment, in the service of accurate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health clients. Ethical issues, including those that relate to assessing culturally diverse populations in counseling settings, are emphasized.
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PSYC 638 - Early Childhood Assessment and Intervention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PSYC 631 or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: EDSP 638
This course will teach selection, administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessment techniques for young children with disabling and at-risk conditions and their families. Within a developmental/ ecological context the course will teach assessment strategies and link assessment results with effective intervention strategies.
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PSYC 640 - Professional Orientation and Function in Mental Health Counseling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in clinical-counseling psychology or permission of instructor.
An orientation to professional counseling with an emphasis on mental health counseling. The course traces the historical development and trends in counseling as a discipline and assesses current identity and functions. The roles of professional organizations and associations are analyzed. The laws and ethics regarding the practice of professional counseling are studied. Issues related to mental health practice are included. Collaborative consultation and issues of outreach and treatment/prevention strategies will also be discussed.
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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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