Courses

Examination of the effects of therapeutic interventions on culturally distinct populations. (3 units; Summer)

Emphasis on empathy training and the structure of the therapeutic process through a lecture/discussion/small group format. Students will videotape simulated sessions with one another. Meets two hours per week. Students will be assigned an on-going case. Students will participate in a professional development review. Please review MSCP student handbook for detail. Additional practice seminar fee (Traditional Grad only). Pass/Fail. (2 units; Fall & OPS)

Continuation of PSY 501S PSY 501S - Professional Practice Seminar I. Emphasis on various clinical and legal issues related to the practice of psychotherapy. This will include 6 hours of suicide risk assessment, prevention, treatment, and interventions. Ethical and legal considerations that are specific to clinical issues with suicidal ideations and/or behaviors will be described, practiced, or demonstrated. This course builds upon the foundational skills from PSY501S that are critical to clinical practice and practicum placement. Students will participate in a professional development review. Please review MSCP student handbook for detail. Prerequisite: PSY 501s. Pass/Fail. (2 units; Fall & OPS)

The student is introduced to the theoretical foundations of Family Systems Theory, Behaviorism, Humanism, Existentialism, and Psychoanalytic Theory. (3 units; Fall)

A study of the developmental cycle of the human organism from a cognitive, psychological, sociological, and moral perspective. Emphasis is placed on theories and research related to child development. (3 units; Fall)

This course will address the principles and techniques of effective therapy with couples. Various couples treatment models will be described with a focus on applicability to different client needs in a variety of settings. Intimate partner violence detection, prevention, and treatment will be integrated into the treatment of couples. (3 units; Fall/OPS)

Human sexuality focuses on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction with an overview of physiology. It further examines the clinical, social and ethical issues in counseling persons with AIDS-related problems. (3 units; Summer/OPS)

Application of group treatment models to various forms of interpersonal communication. (3 units; Spring)

Theoretical and practical applications of research methods of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: BEH 383 Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science or equivalent. (3 units; Spring)

Supervised counseling experience in a professional setting. A required course either for students who begin counseling prior to the PSY 555 Practicum I course OR needed to continue in practicum after completing PSY 570 Practicum II. May be repeated one (1) time for a maximum of two (2) units. Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: PSY 501S, 502S, 505, 560, and either 511 or 525. (1 unit; Summer/OPS)

Nature and causes of reactions to social, biological and psychological stress, maladaptive development, and faulty learning. Includes an in depth study of anxiety disorders, character personality, and the psychoses. (3 units; Spring)

Applications of Intelligence Testing and Personality tests to diagnosis and therapy. Prerequisite: PSY 383 (Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science) or equivalent. (3 units; Fall)

Processes of diagnosis, dynamics, and treatment of children and adolescents. (3 units; Fall)

Supervised counseling experience in professional settings. Additional testing fee. Prerequisites: PSY 501s, 502s, 505, 560, and either 511 or 525. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Fall & OPS)

An examination and explanation of current laws and ethical issues affecting psychotherapists. (3 units; Summer)

A continuation of PSY 555. Prerequisite: PSY 555. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Spring)

An examination of the philosophical and theoretical suppositions of the major schools of family therapy. Emphasis on the historical and contemporary context of systems theory and family therapy.(3 units; Fall)

Concentration on the therapeutic techniques of the various schools of family therapy discussed in Family Therapy I. Students are encouraged to develop specific family therapy skills through the use of videotape feedback, coaching, and classroom demonstration. Prerequisite: PSY 580. (3 units; Spring)

Faculty and student dialogue on issues and topics related to the integration of Christianity and psychology. (2 units; Summer)

This course is designed for the non-medical psychotherapist. The major categories of medication used in psychiatric intervention and issues related to consultation and collaboration with treatment teams, including medical staff, will be discussed. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

This course provides the student with an overview of the addictive process including substance dependency and behavioral compulsions. The course emphasizes the etiology of addiction, the systemic impact of co-occurring disorders, the standard of care treatment modalities, and concepts of resiliency and recovery. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

This seminar addresses mental health issues in aging populations. Pass/Fail. (2 units; Fall, Spring)