Courses
Core Requirements
PSY500 Diversity Issues in Counsel Psy
Examination of the effects of therapeutic interventions on culturally distinct populations. (3 units; Summer)
PSY500-D Robinson, Tanisha |
01/09/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | Mission Hall 127 |
PSY500-C Nevels, Rashael |
05/08/2023 | W | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
PSY500-A Salmeron, Saul |
05/08/2023 | W | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
PSY501S Professional Practice Seminar I
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)
PSY501S-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | TBA |
PSY501S-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | TBA |
PSY501S-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
PSY501S-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | TBA |
PSY502S Professional Practice Seminar II
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)
PSY502S-C Knabb, Adrienne A. |
01/09/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | James Complex 245 |
PSY502S-D Cox, Mark |
01/09/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | Yeager Center B258 |
PSY502S-A Grigorian-Routon, Anna |
01/09/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM | James Complex 245 |
PSY502S-B Cox, Mark |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Yeager Center ONLN |
PSY505 MFT Counseling Theory
The student is introduced to the theoretical foundations of Family Systems Theory, Behaviorism, Humanism, Existentialism, and Psychoanalytic Theory. (3 units; Fall)
PSY505-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY505-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY505-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY505-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY510 Human Growth and Development
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)
PSY510-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY510-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY510-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY510-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY510-E STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY511 Couples Thrpy Intmate Prtnr Vlnc
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)
PSY511-D Lee, Jong_Cheon |
01/09/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | Health Science Campus M261 |
PSY511-C Lee, Jong_Cheon |
01/09/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | Health Science Campus A015 |
PSY511-A Bergin, Aine |
01/09/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | James Complex 189 |
PSY511-B Lee, Jong_Cheon |
01/09/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Health Science Campus M261 |
PSY515 Human Sexuality
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)
PSY515-C Regueiro, Veronica |
05/08/2023 | M | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
PSY515-B Park, John C. |
05/08/2023 | M | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
PSY515-A Leveridge, Susan K. |
05/08/2023 | M | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Instructor OFFC |
PSY520 Human Comm in Group Process
Application of group treatment models to various forms of interpersonal communication. (3 units; Spring)
PSY520-B Regueiro, Veronica |
01/09/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | BUS 253 |
PSY520-A Regueiro, Veronica |
01/09/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | James Complex 192 |
PSY520-D MacCallum, Jessica |
01/09/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 250 |
PSY520-E Jauregui, Tonette M. |
01/09/2023 | - | Online | |
PSY520-C Donavan, Thomas E. |
01/09/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | James Complex 191 |
PSY530 Advanced Research Methodology
Theoretical and practical applications of research methods of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: BEH 383 Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science or equivalent. (3 units; Spring)
PSY530-C Leach, Catherine M. |
01/09/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Mission Hall 126 |
PSY530-D Leach, Catherine M. |
01/09/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | James Complex 190 |
PSY530-E Neve, Chelsey Leigh |
01/09/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Yeager Center B113 |
PSY530-A Frederick, Thomas Vincent |
01/09/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | James Complex 189 |
PSY530-B Mauldin, Kristin N. |
01/09/2023 | - | Online |
PSY534 Pre- or Post-Practicum
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)
PSY534-B Cox, Mark |
05/08/2023 | F | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Instructor ONLN |
PSY534-A Cox, Mark |
05/08/2023 | F | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Instructor ONLN |
PSY535 Advanced Psychopathology
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)
PSY535-D Lee, Jong_Cheon |
01/09/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Health Science Campus A015 |
PSY535-A Joyce, Naomi Aleen |
01/09/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
PSY535-B Joyce, Naomi Aleen |
01/09/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
PSY535-E Joyce, Naomi Aleen |
01/09/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | James Complex ONLN |
PSY535-C Donavan, Thomas E. |
01/09/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | James Complex 191 |
PSY540 Psychodiagnostics
Applications of Intelligence Testing and Personality tests to diagnosis and therapy. Prerequisite: PSY 383 (Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science) or equivalent. (3 units; Fall)
PSY540-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY540-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY540-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY545 MFT Counseling: Child-Adolescent
Processes of diagnosis, dynamics, and treatment of children and adolescents. (3 units; Fall)
PSY545-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY545-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY545-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY545-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY555 Practicum I
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)
PSY555-L STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-I STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | TBA |
PSY555-E STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-K STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | TBA ONLN |
PSY555-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | TBA |
PSY555-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | W | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-F STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-G STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | TBA |
PSY555-H STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | TBA ONLN |
PSY555-J STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | TBA ONLN |
PSY560 Professional Ethics and Law
An examination and explanation of current laws and ethical issues affecting psychotherapists. (3 units; Summer)
PSY560-A Knabb, Adrienne A. |
05/08/2023 | T | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Instructor OFFC |
PSY560-B Stanfield, Jan U. |
05/08/2023 | T | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | TBA |
PSY560-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY560-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY570 Practicum II
A continuation of PSY 555. Prerequisite: PSY 555. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Spring)
PSY570-F Routon, Mischa |
01/09/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | James Complex 192 |
PSY570-L Machado, Reba Joyce |
01/09/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | James Complex 104 |
PSY570-M Candelas, Cory Lynne |
01/09/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Health Science Campus P280 |
PSY570-A Stanfield, Jan U. |
01/09/2023 | M | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | James Complex 104 |
PSY570-E Bergin, Aine |
01/09/2023 | T | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | James Complex 104 |
PSY570-G Stanfield, Jan U. |
01/09/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | The Village at CBU 100 |
PSY570-C Routon, Mischa |
01/09/2023 | T | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | James Complex 104 |
PSY570-D Routon, Mischa |
01/09/2023 | W | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | James Complex 104 |
PSY570-I Cox, Mark |
01/09/2023 | T | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | James Complex 245 |
PSY570-H Bergin, Aine |
01/09/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | Instructor OFFC |
PSY570-J Deulen, Angela A. |
01/09/2023 | T | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | Instructor OFFC |
PSY570-K Deulen, Angela A. |
01/09/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | The Village at CBU 100 |
PSY570-B Cox, Mark |
01/09/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM | Instructor OFFC |
PSY580 Family Therapy I
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)
PSY580-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY580-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
PSY580-D STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY580-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
PSY585 Family Therapy II
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)
PSY585-D Lewis, Nathaniel P |
01/09/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Mission Hall 127 |
PSY585-E Lewis, Nathaniel P |
01/09/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Building 36 36B |
PSY585-A Thomazin, Thomas W. |
01/09/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | James Complex 189 |
PSY585-B Thomazin, Thomas W. |
01/09/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | James Complex 189 |
PSY590 Christian Perspctv Prof Couns
Faculty and student dialogue on issues and topics related to the integration of Christianity and psychology. (2 units; Summer)
PSY590-A Schmidt, Russell Joseph |
05/08/2023 | Th | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | BUS 202 |
PSY590-B Lewis, Nathaniel P |
05/08/2023 | Th | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | BUS 203 |
PSY595 Psychopharmacology
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)
PSY595-A Roth, Erica M. |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Mission Hall ONLN |
PSY595-A Roth, Erica M. |
05/08/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
PSY595-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
PSY598A Addictions Counseling
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)
PSY598A-A Bergin, Aine |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
PSY598A-A Regueiro, Veronica |
05/08/2023 | - | Online | |
PSY598A-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
PSY598C Aging and Mental Health
This seminar addresses mental health issues in aging populations. Pass/Fail. (2 units; Fall, Spring)
PSY598C-A Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
PSY598C-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
Psychotherapy Requirement
Students entering the graduate program in Counseling Psychology (MFT) at California Baptist University will be required to complete twenty-four (24) hours of individual psychotherapy or fifty (50) hours of group psychotherapy with a licensed psychotherapist or a registered Associate. This therapy must be done outside the campus community and may not include therapists who have any teaching relationship with California Baptist University.
Students completing the psychotherapy requirement may obtain the psychotherapy form from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Additional Coursework Options
Optional Professional Clinical Counselor (6 units)
PSY536 Community Mental Health Cnsling
This course introduces the student to the contemporary context of community mental health settings. Course content emphasizes recovery-oriented treatment for severe mental illness, disaster and trauma response, services for victims of abuse, the homeless, foster care services, case management, client advocacy, in-home and in-school services, bilingual client services, professional collaboration and medical family therapy. This is an elective course for which students wishing to pursue licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California should register. Pre- or Co- requisite: PSY535. (3 units)
PSY536-B STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Sa | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Mission Hall ONLN |
PSY536-A STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Sa | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Mission Hall ONLN |
PSY537 Career Counseling
This course is designed to meet the professional training criteria of students within the field of Counseling Psychology and other helping professions to gain competency in the basic tenets of career counseling. This is an elective course for which students wishing to pursue licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California should register. (3 units; Spring)
PSY537-B Twitty, Alison N. |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
PSY537-A Deulen, Angela A. |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | BUS ONLN |
Optional Forensic Psychology Concentration (18 units)
CJS530 Theories and Prspctvs Crim Behav
A study in the traditional and theoretical schools of criminology. Theories relating to individual abnormality and theories relating to cultural influences are examined. Theories of the causes of delinquency and data on delinquent behavior including gangs, minor and major criminal actions and methods of correction are also covered. (3 units; Summer)
CJS530-A Hinrichs, Troy |
05/08/2023 | T | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
FPY530 Advanced Social Psychology
Survey of theory, method, and research results in areas of social psychology, such as attitude formation and change, social perception/ cognition, impression formation, social influence, interpersonal attraction and relationships, aggression and pro-social behavior, and group dynamics. Application in areas such as criminal behavior, legal settings, or neurobehavioral psychology will also be included. (3 units; Summer)
FPY530-A Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth Ann |
05/08/2023 | W | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
FPY540 Forensic Psychology
This course covers relevant laws and ethical issues affecting forensic psychologists practicing in California. It is designed to instill a broad understanding of the issues/areas within the field of forensic psychology. This broad understanding will include the areas of psychology, law, criminal justice, and forensic mental health. Students will be given the opportunity to gain this basic knowledge and will be expected to critically analyze theories, policies, research, and practices within the field of forensic psychology. (3 units; Spring)
FPY540-A Roth, Erica M. |
01/09/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | James Complex 171 |
FPY540-B Roth, Erica M. |
01/09/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | James Complex 171 |
FPY595 Special Topics
This course is designed to be an in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Forensic Psychology. Course is repeatable for a total of nine units with a change of topic. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
FPY595-A Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth Ann |
01/09/2023 | Sa | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Yeager Center ONLN |
Complete 2 of the following courses:
CJS510 Legal Research and Reasoning
This course provides an introduction to legal research methods, including state and federal reported cases, digests, annotated codes, state and federal administrative regulations, and computerized legal research, as well as an introduction to the writing of case briefs and memoranda. This course is also an advanced examination of aspects of evidence acquisition, evaluation, and preservation with special consideration of the legal context including its use in the trial process. This course is designed to provide additional insights concerning the proper use of evidence and its admissibility. (3 units; Fall)
CJS510-B Hinrichs, Troy |
09/05/2023 | M | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
CJS510-A Hinrichs, Troy |
09/05/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
CJS520 Advanced Criminal Law
Graduate level course on the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using California and federal statutes as illustrations; defenses to criminal responsibility; criminal responsibility. (3 units; Spring)
CJS520-A Hinrichs, Troy |
01/09/2023 | M | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Building 36 36B |
CJS520-B Hinrichs, Troy |
01/09/2023 | M | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Building 36 36B |
CJS560 Criminal Investigations
This course will examine elements of criminal investigation, including crime scene preservation, evidence collection and interviewing. To bring these two topics (investigation and report writing) together, students will also be exposed to various concepts of criminal law, search and seizure and police procedures. (3 units; Summer)
CJS560-A Hinrichs, Troy |
05/08/2023 | M | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | TBA |
FPY510 Biological Bases of Behavior
This course examines the biological bases of behavior and learning through the lifespan, including the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, brain development, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, psychopharmacology and temperament. (3 units; Fall)
FPY510-A Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth Ann |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
FPY510-B Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth Ann |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA |
FPY510-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/05/2023 | Th | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA |
FPY520 Criminal Profiling
This course is meant to teach graduate students the fundamentals of reconstructing the serial offenders' motives and intent through examination of psychological evidence left by perpetrators at crime scenes. This course incorporates a multifaceted approach to psychological profiling utilizing criminal investigative skills, social psychological principles, and advanced research methodology. Prerequisites: CJS 530, 560, FPY540 and either FPY 535 or PSY 535. (3 units; Spring)
FPY520-B Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth Ann |
01/09/2023 | W | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | The Village at CBU 300 |
FPY520-A Aguilar, Jenny Elizabeth Ann |
01/09/2023 | W | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | The Village at CBU 300 |
*Curriculum subject to change.